House Bill No. by Representative Ventrella aims to amend and reenact R.S. 13:2602 and enact R.S. 13:2586(C)(9) to clarify the jurisdiction and boundaries of justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill specifies the territorial jurisdiction of the justice of the peace districts, detailing the precincts that comprise each of the six districts. It also establishes that the persons elected to the offices of justice of the peace and constable in these districts will be elected from the newly defined districts starting in the 2026 election.

Additionally, the bill provides for concurrent jurisdiction between the justice of the peace courts and the city courts of East Baton Rouge Parish regarding eviction cases for residential and commercial properties where the monthly rent does not exceed five thousand dollars. This change aims to streamline the eviction process and clarify the roles of the respective courts in handling such cases. The bill retains jurisdiction for any matters filed before its effective date, ensuring continuity in legal proceedings.

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HB708 Engrossed:
HB708 Enrolled: